1771 facts for kids
The year 1771 was a time of many important events around the world. From changes in leadership and new discoveries to natural disasters, this year shaped history in many ways. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in 1771.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1740s 1750s 1760s – 1770s – 1780s 1790s 1800s |
| Years: | 1768 1769 1770 – 1771 – 1772 1773 1774 |
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Important Events of 1771
Political Changes and Royal Affairs
- January 17 – In Denmark, a powerful figure named Johann Friedrich Struensee and Queen Caroline Matilda were arrested. This event led to the Queen being sent away from Denmark.
- The territory of Baden-Baden became part of the land ruled by the Margrave of Baden-Durlach. This created a larger area known as Baden.
- Emperor Go-Momozono became the new ruler of Japan.
- The right to control all trade with Iceland was given to the Danish crown. This meant the Danish government had a special power over Iceland's trade.
Explorations and New Discoveries
- July 17 – During an Arctic journey, the Chipewyan chief Matonabbee, who was guiding explorer Samuel Hearne, was involved in a conflict with a group of Inuit people at a place called Bloody Falls.
- September 8 – In what is now California, two priests, Fathers Pedro Cambon and Angel Somera, established Mission San Gabriel Arcangel. This mission was an important settlement for the Spanish in the region.
- Scientists made a big step forward with the Discovery of Oxygen. This was a very important finding for understanding air and life.
Disasters and Challenges
- October 9 – A Dutch merchant ship named Vrouw Maria sank near the coast of Finland. Luckily, the captain and his crew were able to escape safely.
- November 16 – The River Tyne in England flooded during the night. This powerful flood destroyed many bridges and sadly caused the deaths of several people. The main bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne was not rebuilt until 1781.
- A serious outbreak of illness, known as the Plague, affected Moscow.
People Born in 1771
- April 13 – Richard Trevithick was born. He was an English inventor who later became famous for his work with steam engines.
- April 18 – Karl Philipp Fürst zu Schwarzenberg was born. He grew up to be an important Austrian field marshal, a high-ranking military leader.
- April 27 – Jean Rapp was born. He became a French general, serving in the military.
- June 5 – Prince Ernest Augustus of Great Britain was born. He later became the King of Hanover.
- August 14 – Sir Walter Scott was born. He was a famous Scottish writer known for his historical novels and poems.
- September 5 – Archduke Charles of Austria was born. He became an Austrian general and a statesman, meaning he was involved in government.
- September 23 – Emperor Kokaku of Japan was born. He would later become an emperor of Japan.
- October 9 – Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick was born. He was a German duke and military commander.
- October 23 – Jean-Andoche Junot was born. He became another notable French general.
- November 14 – Marie François Xavier Bichat was born. He was a French anatomist and physiologist, studying the human body and how it works.
Images for kids
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September 15–17:Plague Riot in Moscow
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Rev. Samuel Phillips
See also
In Spanish: 1771 para niños
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